Rachel

DIRECTOR, CO-FOUNDER, MIDWIFE AND BAMBINO CLUB TEACHER

Rachel began her career as a clinical midwife in South West London, specialising in low-risk maternity care and supporting women and their partners through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenthood. She later gained extensive experience in maternity triage, caring for women in labour and when births didn’t go to plan. Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Midwifery Practice, has led research promoting normal birth, and is a strong advocate for evidence-based care. She now works as both a midwifery lecturer and practising midwife in the East of England, with extensive experience delivering antenatal classes within the NHS and privately.

Maria

CO-FOUNDER AND MIDWIFE

Maria began her career at King’s College Hospital in South London, gaining extensive experience in high-risk maternity care before specialising in community midwifery. She is deeply passionate about continuity of care and supporting women’s mental wellbeing throughout pregnancy. Experienced in working with families from all walks of life, Maria brings adaptability and flexibility to the Bambino Club programme.

Alice

CO-FOUNDER AND MIDWIFE

Alice began her career at Imperial NHS Trust, gaining broad experience across inpatient and community maternity services before specialising in alternative therapies. She is a qualified hypnobirthing teacher and is passionate about pregnancy and birth as a holistic experience. Alongside her clinical work, Alice manages maternity research at a leading London hospital, ensuring her practice is firmly rooted in the latest evidence.

Charlotte

Midwife & Bambino Club Teacher

Charlotte started her career in North London where she gained experience in both high risk settings and home births. She then moved to Cambridge where she gained a wealth of knowledge in high risk birth settings and looking after women postnatally with particular experience supporting breastfeeding. Charlotte now works in Norfolk, having spent time in the community setting she now focuses on providing antenatal and postnatal care to women. Charlotte is also a Professional Midwifery Advocate supporting her midwifery colleagues.

Charlotte has two young toddlers to keep her busy when she is not at work. She is learning daily the joys and challenges of parenthood and is passionate about supporting others on their journey to parenthood and beyond.

Cat

Midwife & Bambino Club Teacher

Cat began her career as a clinical midwife at Ipswich Hospital in 2015 after training at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital in Bedfordshire. She has specialised in perinatal mental health, low risk midwifery care and plays an active role in being a Professional Midwifery Advocate for her trust. She is also a member of the Birth Reflections listening and debriefing service. She currently works as a community midwife for families with additional and complex needs. She has a level 2 and 3 in counselling skills and studies and is passionate about helping birthing people understand their experience and empower them to maintain their mental health. Before becoming a midwife, Cat was a creative youth worker with the National Youth Theatre and has extensive experience of teaching. She has spoken at conferences and is regularly a guest lecturer at the University of Suffolk. Outside of work, she is a trustee for a charity which supports birth mothers whose children do not live in the their care.